Montgomery, LA Cost of Living


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Montgomery cost of living score
85.6
Less expensive
14.4% lower
than the US average
4.8% lower
than the Louisiana average
Montgomery, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.4% lower than the U.S. average and 4.8% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Montgomery, LA

Housing costs in Montgomery?
A typical home costs $86,800, which is 74.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 53.0% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Montgomery costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Montgomery?
To live comfortably in Montgomery, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $16,560 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Montgomery?
The cost of living in Montgomery, LA is relatively low compared to most states in the US. It has an affordable housing market with a median home price of just over $100,000. According to Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index for Montgomery is 85.7, which is 15.3 points below the national average. This means that groceries, goods and services are generally cheaper than they would be elsewhere in America. Along with the affordability comes a great quality of life, with plenty of outdoor activities and recreational opportunities that make this city an ideal place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMontgomeryLouisianaUnited States
  85.689.9100.0
  88.892.7100
  109.4113.2100.0
  36.564.9100.0
  $86,800$184,800$338,100
  99.0%89.9%100.0%
  119.9108.2100.0
  72.981.4100.0

   100=National Average

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